Articles


  • Published On: February 13, 2025

    Image: Leigh Fibers Leigh Fibers, a recycled fiber products producer based in Wellford, S.C., announced that the company's facility in Brownsville, Texas, has recycled more than half a billion pounds of post-consumer textile waste since the facility's opening in the late 1990s. “We are proud to have been one of the first to engage the [...]

  • Published On: February 12, 2025

    Image: CGS The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) and CGS’s BlueCherry® announced a partnership to help accelerate the digital transformation of the Canadian apparel sector. CAF is the national association of the Canadian apparel industry, providing members with advice on national and global competitive issues. BlueCherry is an end-to-end supply chain management solution for high-growth organizations [...]

  • Published On: February 10, 2025

    Evans Tindal (right), plant manager at Glen Raven and Southern Textile Association (STA) president, presents Randy Blackston, vice president of operations at Glen Raven and former STA president, with the STA David Clark Award. Image: STA Randy Blackston, vice president of operations at Charleston, S.C.-based Glen Raven Inc. was presented the Southern Textile Association’s (STA) [...]

  • Published On: February 10, 2025

    The Northeast Canvas Products Association (NECPA) announced the start of the term for its newly appointed leadership team, which became effective at the association’s last board meeting. John Tavano has assumed the role of president, following his tenure as first vice president. Tavano succeeds Ed Keough, who has now transitioned to the position of immediate [...]

  • Published On: February 7, 2025

    PureCycle Technologies Inc. announced the initial sale of nearly 500,000 pounds of resin to Drake Extrusion Inc. to produce continuous filament yarns, which could be used to make items such as rugs, upholstery and apparel. PureCycle is a technology company based in Orlando, Fla., that converts polypropylene (PP) plastic waste into like-new plastic. Drake Extrusion is a colored filament [...]

  • Published On: February 6, 2025

    Archroma, a specialty chemicals producer focused on sustainable solutions based in Pratteln, Switzerland, announced it has joined the BioCircular Materials Alliance to help accelerate the fashion industry’s transition to sustainable circular business models. Founded by biomaterials pioneer Spiber Inc., the alliance brings together leading fashion brands, manufacturers and suppliers to encourage the wider adoption of [...]

Become a Member

1

Become a member of Advanced Textiles Association.

2

Gain access to our member group specifically focused on the military industry.

3

Be informed, get recognized, stay connected, and much more.

Questions?

For more information contact: Janelle Buerkley, Member Programs Manager  | janelle.buerkley@textiles.org | +1 651 225 6948